Les Explorateurs can host an afterwork, a company party, a team-building evening or a private celebration for up to 140 guests across two floors. The bar stands at 54 rue de la République, in the historic center of Rouen, two minutes on foot from the cathedral.
Seminars and company events
Companies book the bar for evening parties, afterworks, client drinks and small seated meetings. Each space can be set up for a standing cocktail, a dinner-style buffet or a seated meeting, and spaces can be combined. Screens can show your own content, such as a presentation, a video or a welcome message. For team building, the staff runs games, quizzes and team challenges, with a projection screen when needed. Sports and e-sports broadcasts can be shown on the screens for a group evening. A pool table is free to use, and darts are available on request at the bar. A visit before booking is possible to choose the layout that fits the group.
Weddings and receptions
The bar does not sell weddings. It does host private events such as birthdays and parties among friends, from a few reserved tables to the whole venue. Outside providers are welcome: DJs, live music, photobooths, speakers, magicians, murder parties, art workshops or a small exhibition. The music can go from quiet background to a lounge mood or a livelier party, with a choice of playlists.
Rooms and capacities
Three formats are offered. The sofa area takes up to 35 guests in a lounge setting with soft lighting, for drinks, a small meeting or a games night. The whole upper floor takes up to 70 guests and can be set up seated, for a cocktail or for a meeting, with its own sound system, screens, high tables and stools. The ground floor and the upper floor together take up to 140 guests for a large party, with a terrace corner when the weather allows. The bar provides detailed floor plans and a mix of furniture: high tables, chairs and sofas.
Catering
Drinks are the core of the offer: signature cocktails with and without alcohol, craft beers on tap, special beers in cans and a selection of wines. Groups can choose table service, a drinks package or drinks paid as they go. For food, the bar bakes pizzas on site in seven recipes, with halal and vegetarian options, and serves sharing boards and spreads. For larger events, a partner caterer delivers custom cocktail dinners for groups of at least 12 people.
History and setting
The bar has brick walls, a decor inspired by urban exploration and a view of the church of Saint-Maclou, one of the Gothic landmarks of old Rouen. The mood is relaxed rather than formal, which suits a team evening more than a board meeting. On public nights, Monday is karaoke and Tuesday is a jam session for local musicians, so the sound system is used to live performance.
Getting there
The address is 54 rue de la République, 76000 Rouen, two minutes on foot from the cathedral, in the pedestrian heart of the old town and close to public transport. Public opening hours run from late afternoon until midnight or 2 a.m., with Sunday closed, and private events are booked from Tuesday to Saturday. To book, the team asks for the number of guests, the date, the time and a short description of the project, then sends a detailed quote within 24 hours that covers the layout, the services and the cancellation terms. A deposit may be required.
